Franciscan Quote of the Day

They must be careful not to be angry or disturbed at the sin of another, for anger and disturbance impede charity in themselves and in others.

~St. Francis of Assisi, The Later Rule

A Franciscan’s life, therefore, is to be marked by continual contemplation, reflection, and emulation of the Gospel. The way of life is not about particular tasks, responsibilities, duties or rules (although they certainly exist and rightly so), but about the style of living in whatever context one finds him or herself.

~Francis of Assisi and the Future of Faith by Daniel Horan OFM

Secular Franciscans should devote themselves especially to careful reading of the gospel, going from gospel to life and life to gospel.

~Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order

It pleases me that you should read sacred theology to the brothers so long as on account of this study they do not extinguish the spirit of holy prayer as is ordained in the Rule.

~St. Francis of Assisi, via AlmostCatholic

Wherever they may be, let all my brothers remember that they have given themselves and abandoned their bodies to the Lord Jesus Christ. For love of him they must make themselves vulnerable to their enemies, both visible and invisible, because the Lord says: Those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it in eternal life.

~St. Francis of Assisi, The Earlier Rule

I counsel, admonish and beg my brothers that, when they travel about the world, they should not be quarrelsome, dispute with words, or criticize others, but rather should be gentle, peaceful and unassuming, courteous and humble, speaking respectfully to all as is fitting.

~St. Francis of Assisi, 1209 Rule (found on the blog Almost Catholic)